APGAR score is calculated at what times and includes which categories?

• A. APGAR is calculated only at 1 minute.
• B. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration; each category 0-2; total 0-10.
• C. Scored at 0 and 5 minutes; categories are Color, Heart Rate, Reflex, Muscle Tone.
• D. Total score ranges from 0 to 5.

Answer: (B)

APGAR score is a quick snapshot of how well a newborn is adapting after birth, using five domains: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. Each domain is scored 0, 1, or 2, so the total can range from 0 to 10. The assessment is performed at one minute and again at five minutes after birth to see how the baby is responding and whether any immediate interventions are needed. Appearance refers to skin color, Pulse to heart rate, Grimace to reflex irritability, Activity to muscle tone, and Respiration to breathing effort. This combination—the five categories scored 0–2 and summed to a 0–10 total—is what makes this option the correct description.